Kim Coon

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Kim Coon is a familiar face in the motorsports industry. She has spent the last ten years covering NASCAR, ARCA and motorcycle racing and recently has been seen co-hosting “Off The Grid” on NBC Sports as well as NASCAR’s popular “Glass Case of Emotion” podcast with driver Ryan Blaney.

She is best known for serving as an official spokesperson for NASCAR – acting as a liaison between fans and the exciting world of racing, while activating the title sponsor’s strategic plan through social media, broadcast channels and trackside events.

She currently serves as a pit road reporter for MRN in all three national NASCAR series. When she isn’t at a race track, she’s busy hosting digital assets and live events for NASCAR. Kim also regularly joins the morning news broadcast for WCCB Charlotte, The CW.

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Kim got her bachelor’s from the University of Miami (FL), where she double majored in Broadcasting and Religious Studies. She received her master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Alabama. While attending Miami, Kim was a member of the university’s dance team. She also spent two seasons cheering in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers.

She currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kim loves getting her hands dirty with DIY home improvement projects, antique hunting and painting. She is also an avid reader and is always eager to loan from her collection of books.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. A person familiar with the contract tells The Associated Press that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has agreed to a four-year, $68 million extension that includes $45 million in guaranteed money. The deal was first reported in the Kansas City Star. Smith and his representatives had been discussing an extension with the Chiefs for several months, and the veteran quarterback was hopeful a deal would be done before the regular season.

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Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Maybe it's not too early for some Palmetto panic after South Carolina and Clemson both were blown out on opening weekend. It's the first time in 15 years the Palmetto State's teams each started 0-1. More than the defeats might be how awful the Gamecocks and Tigers looked in the losses minus the stars they counted on the past few seasons.

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Here is the latest North Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers signed 10 players to their practice squad. Signed to the practice squad Sunday were wide receivers Tavarres King and Marcus Lucas, running back Darrin Reaves, offensive lineman Andrew McDonald, defensive tackles Micanor Regis and Casey Walker, linebackers D.J. Smith and Adarius Glanton, cornerback Carrington Byndom and safety Robert Lester.